How we build every cabinet.
Every cabinet we make is cut on our own CNC machines and built out of plywood, never particleboard. Here’s exactly what goes into one.
The six parts that matter most.
Any cabinet looks good on install day. What keeps it square and solid twenty years later are the parts you don’t see, so that’s where we put the money.
The box
3/4″ multi-ply plywoodThe sides, top, bottom and shelves are all 3/4″ multi-ply plywood. It holds screws for good, carries a stone countertop without sagging, and handles the steam and spills of a kitchen that gets used.
The back
1/2″ plywoodThe back is 1/2″ plywood, or 3/4″ when a job needs it. It keeps the box square and gives wall cabinets something solid to hang from.
The joinery
Cabineo by LamelloWe join every corner with Lamello Cabineo connectors, set into holes our CNC drills. The corners come out tight and square every time.
The drawers
Baltic birch dovetailOur drawer boxes are Baltic birch with dovetail joints, the same joint furniture makers have trusted for centuries.
The motion
Soft-close · full extensionDrawers ride on undermount slides that open all the way out, and the doors have soft-close hinges, so nothing slams.
The legs
Axilo by HäfeleEach cabinet sits on adjustable legs, so your installer can level it on an uneven floor. The toe kick hides them.
Corner and storage options
These are the extras customers ask for most. Tell us which ones you want and we’ll build them in.
Magic Corner
Open the door and the shelves in the blind corner swing out to you, so you can reach what’s in the back.
Touch-open trash pull-out
Bump the door with your knee and the bins slide out, which helps when your hands are full. Trash and recycling sit side by side.
Corner cabinets, top to bottom
L-shaped upper corners with folding doors and swing-out lower corners, so you don’t lose the space where two walls meet.
Pull-out pantries
Roll-out shelves that bring the back of the pantry to the front.
Panel-ready appliances
We put cabinet doors on your fridge or freezer drawers, so they match the rest of the kitchen.
Drawer organizers
Knife blocks, cutlery trays and deep pot drawers, cut to fit the drawer they go in.
Two kinds of doors.
Either way, the box behind the door is the same plywood. You’re just choosing the look.
We do the whole job ourselves.
X-Trim is part of FatAtelier, our design and millwork studio. We design, cut and assemble every cabinet in our own shop, so you’re dealing with the people who actually build it.
Choose your stylePick a kitchen style and door finish, or design it yourself in 3D.
Send your measurementsWe cut every cabinet to fit.
We build & deliverMost orders are built and delivered, ready to install, in 3–4 weeks.
Questions people ask us
What are X-Trim cabinets made of?
Plywood. The sides, top, bottom and shelves are 3/4″ multi-ply plywood, and the back is 1/2″ plywood (3/4″ when a job needs it). We don’t use particleboard for our boxes.
What hardware do you use?
Lamello Cabineo connectors at the corners, Baltic birch dovetail drawers, undermount soft-close slides that open all the way, soft-close hinges and Häfele Axilo adjustable legs.
How long does it take?
Usually 3–4 weeks from when you approve the order. We cut and build everything in our own shop, so we’re not waiting on a factory somewhere else.
Where are X-Trim cabinets made?
In our shop on Hanford Street in Newark, New Jersey. X-Trim is part of FatAtelier, our millwork studio, and everything is built in-house.
Which door styles can I choose?
You can go with flat panel, which is pre-finished Tafisa or Lummia laminate in wood grains, solid colors, high gloss or matte. Or you can go with painted doors, like Shaker, which we cut on our CNC and paint in our shop in any color.
What corner and storage options do you offer?
Magic Corner swing-outs, L-shaped corner cabinets with folding doors, touch-open trash pull-outs, pull-out pantries, cabinet fronts for panel-ready appliances, and drawer organizers.
How much does an X-Trim kitchen cost?
Our kitchens start at $2,400 for a 10-foot kitchen, cabinets only. We’ll give you an exact price once we see your design or measurements.
Do you offer financing?
Yes, through Acorn Finance. Checking your rate takes a few minutes and won’t affect your credit score.
Where do you deliver?
We deliver across New Jersey, New York and Connecticut.
Pay over time.
We work with Acorn Finance, so you can pay monthly instead of all at once. Checking your rate takes a few minutes and doesn’t affect your credit score.
Let’s talk about your kitchen.
Send us your measurements and we’ll get back to you within 24 hours.